Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the German International Cooperation implementing sustainable development on behalf of the German Government
As a regional project, ASEAN-RESP implements activities with relevance for all 10 ASEAN member states (AMS). Through its close cooperation with ACE and other relevant regional institutions, the project supports the AMS in better making use of existing policies and experiences and in exchanging regional know-how.
The project concentrates its activities on the following main fields of activity:
- Networking within the ASEAN RE sector;
- Technical support to and advice on RE policies and framework conditions;
- Knowledge transfer and capacity building in the sector.
Particular attention is attributed to the inclusion of the private sector since, for the development of a sustainable renewable energy sector, the know-how and commitment of the private sector is a core success factor.
GIZ is seeking qualified candidates for 2 positions, one Senior Advisor and one Advisor in the field of Renewable Energy (RE) and/or Energy Efficiency and Capacity Building. Assignment period: asap until 30 June, 2016 with a possibility for an extension. The Senior position will take over the responsibility of a working area.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement ASEAN-RESP project activities in coordination with the GIZ Principal Advisor and the project partner.
- Assist in elaborating policy recommendations, determine bottlenecks and recommend alternative courses of management action and coordinate project consultants keeping in mind the overall project progress
- Initiate public and private sector stakeholder cooperation within the ASEAN region through liaising with stakeholders and devising mutual development initiatives;
- Communicate with partner projects in the ASEAN member states as well as with other (international) cooperation partners, especially on Human Capacity Development (HCD) related matters;
Coordination
- Closely manage and coordinate project consultants and other service providers in pursuance of meeting stipulated deliverables;
- Develop terms of references, and supervise/manage contracted third parties;
- Monitor project progress, review reports and documents concerning the progress, determine bottlenecks and recommend alternative courses of management action to the Principal Advisor and other project staff;
- Identify needs for external support and advice (from GIZ) within the ASEAN RE sector, assist in elaborating policy recommendations and develop strategic answers to issues in the sector;
- Plan and implement ASEAN-RESP project activities in coordination with the GIZ Principal Advisor;
- Conceptualize, prepare and implement working groups, workshops, trainings, study trips and other events on subjects that are related to the projects’ fields of activity;
- Support knowledge exchange and transfer within the ASEAN region and internationally.
- Maintain and develop close contacts to the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and other relevant government counterparts in the ASEAN member states;
- Maintain and develop contacts and foster dialogue with stakeholders such as private industry, utility companies, NGOs, other government institutions, and relevant stakeholders in the ASEAN region;
- Stay abreast of developments in global, regional (ASEAN) and national (ASEAN member states) approaches for RE;
- Prepare input for reports/publications used in the project, including annual reports, and contribute to other reports as required by the GIZ Principal Advisor;
- Prepare and test relevant training modules for enhancing the skills of various stakeholders in the field of effective and sustainable renewable energy applications in the ASEAN region;
- Assist with regular reporting to the project partners
- Keep updated the internal monitoring system with regards to the assigned tasks/activities.
Subject to discussions with the GIZ Principal Advisor, additional tasks and other duties may be allocated to the Advisor.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
- Master degree (or equivalent) in renewable energy technologies; electrical engineering; or other relevant fields;
- Good understanding of socio-economic aspects of energy as well as technical aspects of renewable energy development;
- Deep understanding of the latest technologies for RE and EE which is based on at least 3 years (Advisor) and 7 years (Senior Advisor) work experience in the sector;
- Network within the RE community of the ASEAN region, if possible sustained with working experience in several ASEAN member states;
- Working experience with a relevant stakeholder of the RE sector in the ASEAN member states (project developers, investors, authorities, utilities, etc.);
- Experience in implementing energy projects; experience in energy efficiency is a bonus;
- Experience in conducting working group, workshop and training activities in the RE sector;
- Experience in cooperating with private companies (international and Indonesian) other relevant state entities and important service and technology providers in the private energy sector
- Working experience with GIZ is preferable.
- Excellent knowledge of English, including writing capabilities;
- Experience in initiating and steering international stakeholder dialogue and networks;
- Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
- Willingness to travel frequently on official business.
